Monday, January 13, 1997 THEATER: Playwright uses spirit of absurd theater to present a mother’s attempt at getting grandsonsBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Checkerboard floors, talking paintings of dead lovers, jello dinners and purple-haired actors spontaneously bursting into song seem to come directly out of the 1960s theater of the absurd. Read more...

Monday, January 13, 1997 The Southwest Museum in Pasadena brings the culture of America’s first denizens to life through architecture, art and special programs.By Carrie Rosten Daily Bruin Contributor L.A.’s Southwest Museum chronicles the richness and diversity of Native American culture while offering a comprehensive survey of American history as well. Read more...

Friday, January 10, 1997 As long as you’re not expecting a great plot and inspiring acting, ‘First Strike’ will entertain you with incredibly executed stunts and unbelievable action sequences.By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor ypical action movies are often accused of having formulaic plots, flat characters, and unbelievably over-the-top action sequences. Read more...

Friday, January 10, 1997 FILM: Penelope Ann Miller finally takes center stage in her new thrillerBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Watching a scary movie divides people into two classes ­ the brave who have strong stomachs and the others who run out of the theater, screaming with horror. Read more...

Friday, January 10, 1997 "The Portrait of a Lady" Directed by Jane Campion Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Martin Donovan and Sir John Gielgud Die-hard Henry Jamesians be warned. Read more...

Thursday, January 9, 1997 MUSIC: Media-created ‘commercial’ bands will not prevail much longer Among the inevitable dire predictions of 1996’s passing is the death of alternative and punk rock, an argument spearheaded by the "disappointing" sales of Pearl Jam and R.E.M. Read more...

Thursday, January 9, 1997 In the critically acclaimed ‘The People vs. Larry Flynt,’ ‘Natural Born Killers’ star Woody Harrelson shows just how serious of an actor the one-time ‘Cheers’ star can be.By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff One started Hustler, an adult magazine infamous for its pornography. Read more...